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Located at the intersection of Xingdong Street and Huimin Street in Taipei City, the Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project was completed on December 31, 2024. The use permit is expected to be obtained in 2025 after the inspections are completed. This public social housing complex features various social welfare facilities, including a non-profit childcare center, a kindergarten, and a youth service center. By consolidating scattered spaces within the site, the project creates a more cohesive open area. Beyond offering a comfortable living environment, it also enhances the surrounding landscape, contributing to Taipei’s goal of becoming a more livable city.

According to Xiao Zhi-long, Chief of the Public Works Division at the New Construction Office of Taipei’s Public Works Department, the site was previously the R16 surface parking lot in the Nangang Economic and Trade Park. It is located next to the Nangang Software Park to the east, with Nangang Vocational High School and Nangang Elementary School to the west and north, and an urban renewal unit to the south. The site is within a 10-minute walking distance of both Nangang MRT Station and Nangang Software Park Station. Additionally, there are multiple buses running along Nangang Road, contributing to a well-developed transportation network and convenient amenities in the area. The project’s design is based on the Eastern District Gateway Project and the Nangang Urban Green Corridor, aiming to stimulate urban renewal. The residential structure is set back slightly from the road, incorporating a 4-meter-wide linear open space along its north and west sides at ground level. On the east side, a 400-square-meter open plaza connects seamlessly with nearby streets, creating a shared public space. The building's street-facing part aligns with the urban scale of the Nangang Economic and Trade Park, featuring open-frame structures to reduce visual mass and create dynamic framed views. Meanwhile, the interior design uses tiered setbacks and linear, horizontal balconies to enhance depth and layering. Additionally, vertically staggered open spaces and rooftop greenery introduce leisure areas into different floors, fostering interaction among residents.

According to Huang Jia-wei, Director of the Nangang Public Works Office of the New Construction Office, the Nangang Jingmao Section Public Housing Project was designed and overseen by hap+4creative, with Streamline Engineering Consultant Company responsible for seismic monitoring. Construction was undertaken by a joint team comprising Tong Ying Construction Co., Ltd., Texin Electrical and Mechanical Co., Ltd., and Vatican Queensland Cooling Co. Together, a 12-story above-ground and 3-story underground public housing complex with parking facilities was completed.  The project faced challenges from the outset, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as industry-wide labor and material shortages throughout the construction period. Nevertheless, through the relentless efforts of the construction team, the project steadily moved forward. In the end, all obstacles were overcome and the design was brought to life, making it a truly commendable accomplishment.

Huang Jia-wei added that every residential unit is designed to ensure adequate ventilation and natural lighting while minimizing wasted space to maximize efficiency. The building features a rooftop urban farm, sunshade grilles, LED lighting, eco-friendly green materials, and a rainwater recycling system. It is expected to receive several certifications, including the Silver-Level Green Building Label, Silver-Level Intelligent Building Label, Structure Accreditation Building Label, and Accessible Housing Label. More than just a residential complex, this social housing project plays a key role in advancing sustainable development, policy initiatives, and environmental responsibility.